Bring your design ideas and sweat equity to this classic 1955 single-level home, perfectly positioned on a generous 9,500-square-foot lot. Offering 1,235 square feet of comfortable living space, this property features 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and wonderful mid-century character waiting to be shined up. Step inside to discover hardwood floors running through most of the main living areas, complemented by a a cozy wood-burning fireplace in the oversized living room. The dining room flows seamlessly outdoors through large sliding glass doors, opening up to a spacious, fully-fenced backyard that is ready for gardening, pets, or weekend gatherings. You can focus your budget entirely on cosmetic updates knowing that some major systems were recently updated: Roof, Furnace, Air Conditioning and Water Heater all installed new in 2017/2018. Additional features include a convenient one-car garage plus a one-car carport & detached outbuilding in back for plenty storage. Whether you are looking to build instant equity or customize a home to your preferred taste, this solid property offers an incredible opportunity in a great neighborhood.
Central Lakes, located between American Lake and Lake Steilacoom, is a residential and lakeside Lakewood neighborhood with wooded shorelines and pocket parks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Lake Steilacoom–American Lake corridor near the Lakewood Towne Center area, where local eateries, small services, and everyday errands cluster along busy arterials. Mid-century ramblers and newer infill sit on curving streets shaped by water views and tall evergreens. Trails and shoreline access points set a calm, outdoors-forward rhythm. Lakewood Playhouse and the Lakewood History Museum add a cultural throughline beyond the lakes. Thornewood Castle’s grounds and presence lend a distinctive historic note to the landscape.
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Market insights
8914 Hipkins Rd SW · $389,000
SALE-TO-LIST
99.8%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$389,000
Median sale price in this area is $598,013. (54% higher than this home)
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0 price drops
30% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Fireplace (wood-burning)
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms, all on the main level
Bathrooms
One full bathroom and one half bathroom (both on the main level)